After a horrific leg injury Sunday, Kevin Ware is making steps toward recovering. Kevin was released today from the hospital and returned to his team mates and family. Ware told the press he plans to be a full participant in the team's preparation for Saturday's game against Wichita State. Ware was overwhelmed by all the love and support that fans, his team mates, etc showed him. Kevin calmly retold how he felt when he suffered from that tragic injury, saying he doesn't think Louisville would be in the Final Four if he had lost his composure. During the conference, Kevin gave credit to his team mate Luke Hancock. Kevin stated "He got me to that point where I really had to put the pain on hold, once he said his prayer, I was kind of thinking the whole time, 'you can either be a crybaby about it or you're going to get your team back and get them in the right mindset'. Luke said his words, and I just kept repeating, 'y'all gotta go win this game.' I'm fine. ... It really helped the team." Through it all, Kevin said he had to remain strong. He was placed on a stretcher and wheeled out of Lucas Oil Stadium to cheers of 'Kevin Ware, Kevin Ware,' before being rushed to the hospital. While in the hosiptal, Kevin said he heard from several NBA players like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Charles Barkley. Kevin even heard from Michelle Obama and Rev. Jesse Jackson. Kevin stated "I had no idea I would get this kind of attention, I'm one of those guys who just likes to play basketball. But the injury opened up a lot of peoples' eyes and I really appreciate all the support. It really means a lot." Kevin couldn't express in words how much love he felt from everyone around the world for the moral support. As for now, Kevin is just resting after his surgery.
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